HomeMy WebLinkAbout104-95 - Res. Drug Free Work Place Policy RESOLUTION NO. 104-95
DRUG FREE WORK PLACE POLICY
A. PURPOSE
It is the purpose of Mason County to maintain a safe, healthful and productive work
environment for all employees. This policy provides guidelines for the detection
and deterrence of alcohol and drug abuse in Mason County. It also outlines the
responsibilities of managers and employees. To that end, the County will act to
eliminate any substance abuse (alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs or any
other substance which could impair an employee's ability to safely and effectively
perform the functions of their particular job) which increases the potential for
accidents, absenteeism, substandard performance, poor employee morale or
damage to the County's property. All persons covered by this policy should be
aware that violations of this policy may result in discipline, up to and including
discharge. Illegal use of alcohol and drugs will not be tolerated by Mason County
Government. This policy is intended to be administered in conjunction with
procedures outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or Mason County
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
B. OBJECTIVES
1. Increase employees awareness of the dangers of alcohol and drug use
and/or abuse.
2. Eliminate the use, abuse, and/or possession of alcohol and unauthorized
drugs on County premises.
3. Recognize the changes in an employee's work, safety, attendance, and/or
behavior which may identify potentially affected employees.
4. Encourage and motivate affected employees to seek appropriate
assistance. Confidentiality will be maintained, as much as possible.
5. Return the successfully rehabilitated employee to the work force.
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C. POLICY
It is Mason County's expectation that employees shall not report to work under the
influence of alcohol and/or drugs; possess, sell or provide alcohol or drugs to
anyone while such employee is on duty; or have their ability to work impaired as
a result of the use of alcohol or drugs.
While use of medically prescribed medications and drugs is not per se a violation
of this policy, in the event there is a question regarding an employee's ability to
safely and effectively perform assigned duties while using such medications or
drugs, written clearance from a physician may be required.
D. APPLICATION
This policy applies to all applicants for positions and all employees of Mason
County. This policy applies to alcohol and to all substances, drugs, or
medications, legal or illegal,which could impair an employee's ability to effectively
and safely perform the functions of their jobs.
To be eligible for certain grant funds, the County recognizes that it must certify it
is a drug-free workplace. Each employee involved with such grants will be given
a copy of this drug-free workplace policy.
When the County receives notification of an employee conviction of a workplace
violation of a federal or state crim;nal drug statute, the County must notify the
granting agency of the conviction within ten (10) days after the notification. The
County must take appropriate personnel action against the convicted employee (up
to and including discharge) or require the employee to participate in a drug
assistance or rehabilitation program. This personnel action must be taken within
thirty (30) days.
E. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee shall:
1. Not report to duty while his/her ability to perform job duties is impaired due
to alcohol and/or drug use;
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2. Not possess or use, alcohol and/or drugs (illegal drugs and prescription
drugs without a prescription) during working hours;
3. Consult with a physician or pharmacist before beginning work, when taking
any medications or drugs, prescription or non-prescription, which may
interfere with the safe and effective performance of duties or operation of
County equipment;
4. Notify the employer within five days of any criminal drug and/or alcohol
statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace.
F. PROCEDURES
1. No employee shall be permitted to report for work or continue to perform
work while in possession of, or under the influence of alcohol or other drug
substances which in any way affects safe and efficient physical performance
and/or mental judgement. Any employee found in such an apparent
condition will be removed from the work site and is subject to disciplinary
action up to and including discharge.
2. Employees found to be illegally manufacturing, selling or providing alcohol
and/or other drug substances to anyone on county premises, and during
their work time are subject to immediate termination.
3. Employees found to be using alcohol and/or illegal drug substances while
on county promises and during work hours will be required to participate in
a rehabilitation program. Failure to do so may result in discipline (up to and
including discharge).
4. Recognizing that employee performance may be affected by alcohol and/or
drug abuse, incidents of unacceptable employee performance due to alcohol
or drug abuse will be discussed with the employee and documented in
writing. Continued unacceptable performance will result in progressive
disciplinary action that could lead to the employee's discharge.
5. Information, educational materials and training will be provided to familiarize
all employees with the dangers of alcohol and/or drug abuse.
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6. The Health Insurance Program and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
will be utilized to address the task of rehabilitating the alcohol and/or
drug affected employee.
ADOPTED THIS day of r 71995.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGT N
Teamsters Local No. 378 William O. Hunter C airperson
W d orkers odge W38 I.A.M. Mary L. Faugherider
S Local 504 Mary ifc6dy
ATTEST:
Engineers #302 & Teamsters #378
Appraisers Guild Rebecca S. Rogers, Clerk of the Board
Engineers Guild PROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Michael Clift
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